ISLAMABAD, August 2(ABC):  The Election Commission of Pakistan, in a unanimous verdict on Tuesday, said it has found that the PTI received prohibited funding. The commission found that 34 foreign donations were taken in fundraising. The donations were taken from America, Australia, and the UAE. In addition, PTI took funds from an American businessman, the ECP said. Unknown accounts have …

RAWALPINDI, August 1(ABC): Ambassador of Netherlands to Pakistan Wouter Plomp paid a farewell call on Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa in Rawalpindi on Monday. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security situation and bilateral cooperation in various fields were discussed. The Army Chief said Pakistan values its relations with the Netherlands and earnestly looks forward …

ISLAMABAD, August 1(ABC): On the recent by-elections in Punjab, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial said on Monday that the Supreme Court did not intervene in any institution’s work but instead stood behind them which led to free and fair elections. The CJP passed these remarks as an example while leading a two-member bench hearing a case related …

ISLAMABAD, August 1(ABC): PML-Q senior leader Chaudhry Shujaat Monday blamed politicians after the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa intervened in the economic matters of the country by contacting a US official and requested the early dispersal of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) funds. “Why was there a need for the army chief to interfere?” Shujaat questioned …

QUETTA, August 1(ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Monday directed authorities to provide relief amounts to flood and rain affectees after heavy downpours wreaked havoc and hampered relief efforts in Balochistan. In the latest statistics, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), Balochistan, said that among the 136 deceased, 56 were men, 47 children, and 33 women, while 70 people have been …

ISLAMABAD, August 1(ABC): PTI Secretary General Asad Umar accused the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) of becoming a part of the PDM alliance on Monday after he filed a petition, on his party’s behalf, in the Islamabad High Court against the electoral body’s decision to accept the resignations of 11 members of the National Assembly. “A petition has been submitted …

KARACHI, August 1(ABC): The rupee made a modest recovery against the US dollar in the interbank market after the Finance Ministry and State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) gave a roadmap for the ongoing fiscal year to overcome the economic crisis facing the country. The rupee registered a minor gain of Rs0.53 or 0.22% and reached 238.84, up from 239.37 in …

ISLAMABAD, August 1(ABC): PTI Chairperson and former prime minister Imran Khan Monday announced to hold a peaceful protest outside of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday, demanding Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja’s resignation. Addressing the members at the PTI’s national council meeting in the federal capital, the former prime minister demanded that the election commission refrains …

WEB DESK, August 1(ABC): A press release from Samsung’s Korean press site announced that the tech giant is launching a privacy feature called Repair Mode. The new feature was introduced after users expressed concerns when handing over the device for repair. The phone is usually full of private data like photos, messages, and other information. “Repair Mode is a function …

QUETTA, August 1(ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is in Balochistan on a day-long visit to oversee relief operations in the flood-affected areas of the province. Chairman National Disaster Management Authority Lieutenant General Akhtar Nawaz briefed the prime minister regarding the relief and rescue activities while onboard the flight to Quetta. Federal Ministers Sardar Israr Tareen, Marriyum Aurangzeb, Maulana Abdul Wasay, …

ISLAMABAD, August 1(ABC): Finance Ministry and State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in a joint statement assured that the country’s problems were temporary and were being forcefully addressed. The joint statement said Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have fallen since February, as the foreign exchange inflows have been outpaced by outflows. On the other hand, the inflows mainly comprise multilateral loans from …

ISLAMABAD, August 1(ABC): The Government of Pakistan on Sunday announced decreasing the price of petrol by Rs3.05 per litre for the first half of August 2022, a statement issued by the Finance Division said. Following the changes in the prices, petrol will now be available for Rs227.19 per litre. Previously, petrol was being sold in the country for Rs230.34 per …

ISLAMABAD, August 1(ABC):  The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) released the provisional revenue collection figures of Rs458 billion for July 2022, reported. The FBR, according to the data, has collected net revenue of Rs458 billion during the period, which has exceeded the target of Rs443 billion by Rs15 billion. These collections are the highest ever in the month of July, …

ISLAMABAD, August 1(ABC): Pakistan posted 656 fresh COVID-19 cases and one coronavirus-related death was reported in the last 24 hours, the National Institute of Health (NIH) data showed Monday morning. During the last 24 hours, a total of 19,611 tests COVID-19 diagnostic tests were conducted, of which 656 samples came back positive, the institution’s data showed. Following the detection of …

WEB DESK, August 1(ABC): President of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Maulana Fazlur Rehman claimed on Sunday that former prime minister Imran Khan was paid by a Gulf state to derail CPEC (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor) and sink the Gwadar Port project. The JUI-F chief claimed to the media, after attending a jirga of tribal elders from North Waziristan district, that …

ISLAMABAD, August 1(ABC): The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Executive Board meeting to approve the release of the tranche for Pakistan is expected to take place before August 20, reported. The board’s approval is a prerequisite for the release of the seventh and eighth tranches of a $6 billion loan programme for Pakistan — that the country had signed with the …

WEB DESK, July 31(ABC): The lithium-ion battery inside your Android phone has a limited life span. Every charge-discharge cycle degrades its capacity a little (because the lithium charges zipping around the battery are lost to chemical reactions). Overheating and overcharging can accelerate the process. But eventually, all available charging cycles are used up. And the battery can no longer pull …

WEB DESK, July 31(ABC): It has happened again: Gmail has just received a huge update, and undoubtedly, many people are soon going to have an opinion on it. You may have noticed the changes yourself if you’ve already checked your email today, and if not, it’s possible that the tidal wave of updates hasn’t quite hit your shores just yet …

WEB DESK, July 31(ABC): Chromebooks are generally viewed as the hallmark of power-efficient computing. Because of their lower-power needs than Windows counterparts, Chromebooks often come by cheap. This makes them immensely popular in the education sector or in scenarios where you do most of your work online. While “Chromebook” is a business term used by PC manufacturers to market devices …

 ISLAMABAD, July 31(ABC): The government may slash the price of petrol by Rs11 per litre. Sources privy to the matter said that the price of petrol is expected to decrease by Rs11 per litre while the price of high-speed diesel is likely to increase by Rs8 per litre. The levy on petrol is likely to increase by Rs5 per litre …

LAHORE, July 31(ABC): Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) vice president on Sunday asked Federal Finance Minister Miftah Ismail to withdraw tax on electricity bills. Taking to Twitter, Maryam wrote that “Miftah Bhai! Withdraw tax on electricity bill because traders are worried and complaining, hope you find a solution.” In another tweet, she penned that “Just spoke to Miftah Ismail, …

ISLAMABAD, July 31(ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said that the incumbent government is working together with the provinces for the relief of flood affectees, and he will leave no stone unturned to rehabilitate flood victims. Taking to Twitter, PM penned that “I visited the flood-affected areas of Balochistan, supervised the relief work and visited to express solidarity with …

LAHORE, July 31(ABC): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former special advisor to prime minister (SAPM) Shahbaz Gill on Sunday levelled allegations on Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, saying that an Indian company transferred money into his bank account. Addressing a press conference in Lahore, Shahbaz Gill stressed that Abbasi should clarify for what …

LAHORE, July 31(ABC): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)  supremo and former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday while giving the assembly members the task of preparing for the new elections, said that the next general elections could be held in 6 to 8 weeks. In this regard, Imran khan held a meeting with PTI lawmakers in Punjab Chief Minister House today. During …

ISLAMABAD, July 31(ABC): Former finance minister Shaukat Tarin on Sunday questioned Finance Minister Miftah Ismail, saying that if the imports of $5 billion were reduced, the rupee should have strengthened. Taking to Twitter, Tarin wrote, “But the rupee is in a free fall. Reason because you have stopped all major imports. Banks are not opening/retiring elcees”. While lashing out at …

PESHAWAR, July 31(ABC): Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) supremo and Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) head Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Sunday alleged that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has pushed the country into the quagmire of problems, from which it is not easy to get out. Talking to the media in Peshawar, the JUI-F supremo said that the current government will complete its tenure and …

LAHORE, July 31(ABC): The Punjab Assembly on Sunday approved a resolution calling for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikander Sultan Raja. The session of the provincial assembly began with newly-elected Speaker Sibtain Khan administering the oath to his deputy, Wasiq Qayyum. Qayyum was elected unopposed a day earlier after the Opposition announced a boycott of the polls. In …

ISLAMABAD, July 31(ABC): Finance minister Miftah Ismail on Sunday said that the Pakistani rupee, which has taken a beating against the US dollar in recent weeks, should see some improvement “in the two weeks”. Ismail was addressing a press conference to speak about Pakistan’s economic path forward. “I really think — although I never like to speculate on the currency …

WEB DESK, July 31(ABC):  An earthquake struck several parts of the Makran Division of Balochistan on Sunday evening, reported. Tremors were felt in the Gwadar, Pasni, Ormara, and Kech areas of the province. According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre, the magnitude of the quake was recorded at 5.6 on the Richter scale. Meanwhile, it measured a depth of 30 …

RAWALPINDI, July 31(ABC): Former interior minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed on Sunday said that PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif, who decided to oust former premier Imran Khan through a vote of no-confidence, is now considering the option of leaving the government. “The decision on the no-confidence motion was made in London. The same Nawaz Sharif is now talking about leaving the government,” …

WEB DESK, July 31(ABC): YouTube is making it easier for creators to format and turn their longer videos into Shorts, to compete with TikTok videos. By adding the tool “Edit into Short”, the platform has made it quite simple to format videos in its iOS and Android app. Creators can select up to 60 seconds of the video to edit and …

ISLAMABAD, Jul 31(ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while felicitating the Muslims at the start of Muharram-ul-Haram and new Hijri year 1444, prayed to Allah Almighty to make the new Islamic year a source of peace, prosperity and blessings for the Muslim Ummah especially Pakistan. In a message, the PM said the new Islamic year was a reminder that one should …

QUETTA, July 31(ABC): Relief operations by Pakistan Army and Pakistan Air Force (PAF) are underway as death toll from flood in Balochistan rises to 127. The flood has completely destroyed hundreds of houses while 565 kilometers of road was also damaged. 11 bridges also collapsed in the province as monsoon rains wreak havoc. Meanwhile Pakistan Air Force personnel and helicopter …

ISLAMABAD, July 31(ABC): Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf on Saturday urged the nation to forge unity among their ranks for peace and tranquility in Muharram-ul-Haram. He, in a message, proposed to shun all types of differences and supplement government efforts to create an environment of co-existence in the holy month of Muharram across the country. The speaker said Islam …

ISLAMABAD, July 31(ABC): With Pakistan logging hundreds of COVID-19 cases everyday, the National Institute of Health, Islamabad (NIH) has advised strict adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), including mask wearing and social distancing during Muharram gatherings. Gathering and majalis to remember the Shuhada-e-Karbala (martyrs of Karbala) have started as the country observes the first day of the month of Muharram …

ISLAMABAD, July 31(ABC): Attorney-General of Pakistan Ashtar Ausaf Ali has expressed regret over the ongoing controversy regarding the issue of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan’s (JCP) proceedings. According to a letter issued late last night by the AGP office, he said all appointments to the higher judiciary should be made on merit. The letter stated that during the aforementioned JCP …

  WEB DESK, July 31(ABC): Google believes that a new programming language known as Carbon can succeed C++, reported. New programming languages that are easier to use keep replacing old ones. For example, Apple’s Swift language replaced its predecessor, Objective-C. Some have called Rust a C++ successor but Google’s Principal Software Engineer Chandler Carruth said that it does not have “bi-directional interoperability” …

WEB DESK, July 30(ABC): In the field of medical science, an ultrasound is a widely used method of sending sound waves through a body to produce images of internal organs and tissues. It generally requires the use of bulky and expensive machinery as well as expert supervision. A team of engineers at MIT has created a stamp-sized skin patch that …

WEB DESK, July 30(ABC): If you think dead spider robots are something straight out of a horror movie (or your worst nightmares), I have some news for you. Mechanical engineers from Rice University have actually turned spider cadavers into what they call “necrobots,” able to function as mechanical grippers. What’s “necrobotics?” The use of animal characteristics or components to create …

WEB DESK, July 30(ABC): Minecraft developer, Mojang, has decided to ban NFTs from the popular game as the studio sees NFTs as running counter to the “spirit of Minecraft”. The studio came up with upcoming changes to the game, all relating to NFTs, aiming to ultimately ban blockchain technology from the game servers. NFTs were being independently run by fans …